FIRST 2007 GUIDELINES, TIPS, & GOOD PRACTICES

[Tristan Lall]

As a general reminder, be aware that the GTGP document isn't a part of the rules. If there is a contradiction, the rules will be enforced.

Also, there's a quirk in the specifications for the F-P motors (9012) in both the 2006 and 2007 GTGP documents: maximum power is given as 387.5 W, but if you look at FIRST's 2006 spec sheet for that motor, that's in fact the electrical power drawn (W_i), not the mechanical power output (W_o = 171.0 W). (The difference is because of the 44% efficiency at that point on the power curve.)

By way of comparison, the other motors are listed in terms of mechanical power. (I just verified the FR801-001 small CIM has W_i = 698.4 W, and W_o ≈ 337 W, as listed, and I think the others are similarly denoted.) So be aware what's what, when you're designing things.